KT coach Lee Kang-chul of 'Return' said, "Five starters have been confirmed...The first batter is KANG BAEKHO
KT coach Lee Kang-chul of 'Return' said, "Five starters have been confirmed...The first batter is KANG BAEKHO
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KT wiz head coach Lee Kang-chul, who returned from spring camp, revealed the rotation of selection for the 2025 season and said he would finish the biggest task, "Beast Traffic Clearance," during the exhibition game.메이저사이트
After returning to Korea via Incheon International Airport on Thursday, Lee told reporters, "We have already made the outline of the mound. We have confirmed the fifth starting pitcher, and the bullpen pitcher (who will enter the opening entry) will compete in an exhibition game."
For KT, foreign pitchers William Cuevas, Enmanuel de Heysus, Ko Young-pyo, So Hyung-joon and Oh Won-seok will be the first to fifth starters.
The core of the starting lineup is Cho. After undergoing Tommy John surgery in May 2023, Cho returned to the bullpen at the end of the 2024 season, and is ready to return to the starting lineup by boosting his physical condition this winter.
Cho Hyung-joon has yet to start in an official game, so there is a question mark next to his name.
"Cho's pitching in the spring camp was not bad," coach Lee Kang-chul said. "He pitched two to three innings at the beginning of the exhibition game, but gradually increased the number of innings. I expect him to throw normally during the regular season."
Ko Young-pyo will start the opening game of the 2025 professional baseball exhibition game at Suwon KT Wiz Park in Gyeonggi Province on the 8th.
Manager Lee Kang-chul said, "We are putting in starting pitchers in accordance with the rotation from the spring camp practice game," adding, "Ko Young-pyo is coming out according to the order set."
For coach Lee Kang-chul, it is more difficult to clean up the traffic than the mound. KT's recruitment of Heo Kyung-min as a free agent this winter caused overlapping positions.
Hwang Jae-kyun, who lost his third base position to Huh Kyung-min, lost more than 10kg and trained second baseman, shortstop, and outfield defense in this spring camp.
"I'm considering Hwang as a utility player who can take charge of various positions, but I'll think more about it," coach Lee Kang-chul said. "There are many positions I'm thinking about. I'll decide through exhibition games."
The batting order is outlined. As previously announced at the camp, catcher Kang Baek-ho will be used as the cleanup hitter for the new season. Kang, who is weak in his flagship but good at hitting, intends to increase his team's offense capability by giving many chances to hit.
Mel Rojas Jr. will play No. 2, Huh Kyung-min will play No. 3, and Jang Sung-woo will play catcher. Kang Baek-ho and Jang Sung-woo will take turns as designated hitters to manage their physical stamina.
Head coach Lee Kang-chul explained, "Under No. 5, it can be changed depending on the condition."